calling everyone going through newdelhi,mumbai,chennai consulate...

hey i havent been here in a few days..

but i hadmade a public announcement previously

hes got his medical in madras on friday aug 4,
and the interview on tuesday aug 8th.


i am SO nervous.

even better, aug 23 will be our 3 year anniversary.

the baby will be 2 on sept 22.

Pharmacist
-who needs pills for anxiety

Congrats buddy ! Seems like you'r e so darn close to bring your spouse to the states! I see your siggie and noticed I-129F just reached India Embassy futher processing. Good luck to your spouse with rest of the process. May god reunite you two soon!

I am not sure what the right response to this thread is -- "calling....".

Hello maybe? I was waiting for someone else to respond to this thread (so that I coule follow suit), but no such luck :-(

KP

We are at NVC now but will be going to Delhi. Any news from Delhi?

We are also at NVC (just filed the DS-230) and hopefully will be in Delhi shortly. BTW, my spouse got a letter in the mail from an agency in Chennai asking her if she would like them to be her agent. Hey even had her phone number and case number. Where did they get this information I wonder.

Delhi -- from what I could glean from the embassy website and from VJ archives and resprted timelines, I think it is taking 2 months to get an interview date after the case gets to the consulate in Delhi. Ugh!!!

I am still a bit unclear about what forms my wife will be required to fill out, the "original passport leter", how much money to take (and in what format), where she will submit the documents prior to the interview etc.

Still much to read and research :-).

KP

i wish u good luck,pls post yr interview experience,my case was reveived by the madras consulate yesterday,tired calling them with my nvc case number,some indian lady dont know the difference between cr1 and k3 visa..she says i have to wait for 4 weeks..




hi brownhorse,thanks,pls post yr quires regarding k3 processing in the main forum,u will be suprised the kind of info u receive from othe vj members,every one has been very helpful..



haha right response to this thread,even i dont know i started this thread,so all the members going through indian cousulate can be in touch and post their quires and expereince here..




hi,what is this they need a letter from passport office veryfing that the passport is original,never heard of this.the original pasport is a original document,give us a break consulate ppl.

Any experiences from the New Delhi consulate? Our paperwork is on its way to New Delhi now. I'm soooo nervous about this. Does anyone have any advice about New Delhi?

My Fiance just gave her interview on July 24th, 2006 for K1 so if you guys need any information about the process, please send me a personal message.

Thanks,

- vishrit

where are all the applicants for new delhi?????????????/
please post. your support and support for others is needed!!!

Vishrit -- instead of a PM, can you please post your experience on the forum? I am sure that there are a lot of people wanting to know about it (like what was the general process, what kind of questions were asked, what evidence of relationship was asked for etc.etc.).

Thanks in advance,
KP

Folks, I found an old thread which kinda slipped off the radar which talks about the Mumbai embassy. It is at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88

There is some good information there (and it's quite long :-).

KP

Good morning/ Good evening everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope good news comes your way this week. Chin up this could be your lucky week- god please bring the Reunions to all of our way!!!!

Everyone please post, share and vent. this thread is for YOU please make use of this thread!

babybunny,

what's up with your security check deal? Any further progress on it? What's the holdup?





Sudhir,

The folloing post has the information about the passport verification document

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24157

I know -- this is water torture. The mumbai fellas (from last year) came up with a guide for the Mumbai embassy -- I wish there was one for Delhi too. I am looking and reading....

What a way to spend Sunday morning :-)

KP

I really dont know why we have been under AP for 11 1/2 months. My guess is my husbands name is too common. we both have been interviewed and my husbands family has been interviewed 2 times. I wish they hurry up and grant us the visa. I dont know what else they want. I hope good news comes our way.

HEY KANT,HOW R U,I JUST ASKED MY WIFE TO GO TO THE PASSPORT OFFICE AND GET A LETTER FROM THEM STATING THAT THE PASSPORT IS ORIGINAL DOCUMENT,THIS IS GETTING CRAZIER DAY BY DAY..

I would like to create a Cheer leading list. much like what I do for ISL members.
if you would like to be part of this list. I need you to fill out the following..


Name.........case you are filling for < k-1,k-3, CR1/IR1> ....where you are in the process. if AP/AR how long.


also if there are special annoucements you wanna add.. < such as birthdays, babies, etc...>

this list is for you. so make it work!

u go babybunny,thanks for yr interest in this thread,i will do the needfull once i get home..

Ouch -- that has got to suck -- I am sorry. Sometimes it seems that the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off :-). Keep your patience though -- I am glad that everyone shares their experiences.

Cheers,
KP

Babybunny,

you will always be in our prayer! I just recieved NOA1 for my I-129f. I have had a phone conversation with another fellow Vjer Sudhir who shared very nice info and supported me a lot throughout this process. I m just taking it as it comes and getting ready for my NOA2 which will not happen until 2-3 months according to uscis timelines! I just cant wait until this whole painful process is dealt with! So help me god!

BrownHorse -- hang in there man -- just keep reading and making sure that you are informed. Good luck -- I plan to post all my experiences here (like everyone else I am sure). Which embassy will you be going through?

Cheers,
KP

Sure Kpathak, the whole experience is pretty long but I would be very happy to answer any specific questions you might have.

Thanks,

- vishrit

hi guys,just called chennai consulate,told them i was planning to come to india for my wifes interview,next week,pls give her interview while i am there,told them i will be there only for 8 days,and guess what she was like sure,what date do u want yr wifes interview, ,then she realised the case has not reached the embassy,its in transit it will be at the consulate in few hrs,i called them told them i was a us citizen i wish to speak only with an american, that i speak with some one american only,boy after that they were polite with me,and answered all my question.. .she said give few days let us upload the case,then call us back..will try my luck tomorrow.any vjers case already reached the embassy do not wait for them to mail the forms.remember i129 case is sent to expedite iv section,it hold some weight there..

Sudhir,

That is cool man -- I didn't think these guys at the embassy would be so accommodating. I will call them tonight and try my luck also.

Cheers,
KP

All -- please send this information to babybunny -- I think it will be an awesome resource for everyone to use. Babybunny is being really kind to pull this together. She needs:

username -- visa type -- where are you are in the process.

Thanks,
KP

sudhir bathija - k3- chennai india

We went through New Delhi, over 2 years ago now. Sujeet's K1 visa interview experience is linked in my signature. We are a mixed couple, and had no problems at New Delhi. May you all have a smooth process.

Christina

Folks,

I had sent my wife the I-864 AOS instead of the I-134 AOS (got confused between the CR-1 and K3). Anyway, I sent the New Delhi embassy an email asking if the I-864 could be accepted instead of the I-134 and the response I got back was a "yes".

Anyone else heard if this before? I mean, an AOS is an AOS, right?

KP

INTERODUCING YOUR NEW CHEERLEADING LIST... its under construction it takes each one of you to make it Compleate. Its for YOU so make it work and have fun..

~~~~~~ cheerleading for Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai**08/06/06~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
this list is everyone active, inactive and waiting to be active on this thread. its our encouragement list. its a simple no frills list.. ok.it is away of tracking those on AP and those waiting to be reunited. those that are Reunited. and those expecting babies!!!
if you see errors let me know. if you want to be added –deleted- updates etc.. or maybe even a special message attached to your name just let me know.!!!!! Also your name may appear more than once.
Sometimes you may have 2 interviews pending or you may have something else in the mix. Its ok!!
Please everyone - it takes each one of you to keep the list and this thread alive!!!


INTERVIEWING:

pharmacist- Good Luck on your interview tomorrow..


WAITING FOR INTERVIEW:
kpathak -- K3 -- Case reached New Delhi embassy on 4 Aug 2006 -- waiting for packet 4 and interview date
kpathak -- CR1 -- Case is being reviewed at NVC -- final document received by NVC on 2 Aug 2006.

sudhirbathija
pharmacist- Good Luck on your interview tomorrow..
cfosterart
vishrit???????????????? What is the status?????????

WAITING AR/AP:

VISA IN HAND:


REUNITED:
stina&suj


OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS:
Anyone having a baby?
Anniversarys????
Birthdays??????????
Graduations?????

Awesome!!! Thanks babybunny.

Folks, please send your information over to babybunny.

KP

We are working on a K1. I am white american and he is indian. We are going thru New Delhi and our case just arrived there today! I guess it will be a few weeks before he gets packet 3 and several weeks for an interview. I think the process is getting ahead of us all of a sudden. LOL We have a ton of papers to gather now. He still doesn't even have his passport in hand!

Oh wow -- the process indeed got ahead of you :-). He needs to get down to the passport office and get his case expedited (there is a website where he can find out the status of his passport and it is accurate). It is not too many weeks -- it is about 6-8 weeks. It's boogie-time :-)

Awesome!!!!

KP

my dear baby bunny... and kapathak and sudhir,

im sure u guys read my various posts on my husbands Immigration woes..
well he should be in the embassy right now.. i will know in about 6 hours... what our fate is..If God is smiling on us....

i even had him print out INA 212 also..

technically my husband has no wrong on his side.
just the fact that the USCIS messed up on his case while he was here.

so he went back to show his honesty instead of staying here, saying he was married to a USC and refiling a I-485. he waited it out in his home country leaving his wife and child in the US alone.


Please pray for us, we need all the help we can get

OK partner -- here are a few questions I would appreciate some clarification on. I can copy and past your responses on the forum if you don't mind.

1. How long was the wait after the embassy got the case and sent out the interview date (or the first piece of communication)?

2. What evidence of communication did they require (I only have phone logs and photographs)?

3. Were you or your finace able to ever call the embassy and speak to anyone successfully? I want to call them and am curious. Did you try emailing?

4. This deal about dropping off the originals at the VHS office, is this for real? Is it painful? Painless?

5. Did your finace pick up her stamped passport at the VHS office or did did she get it in the mail? If she picked it up, then who did she call to coordinate it? My wife lives in a remote area and mailing her passport is not a good idea.

Thanks man,

KP


Here you go Buddy: All the answers you asked for!

1: Five weeks.

2: We took Phone logs, Engagement Pics, signed letters stating that we are still in the relationship, copy of my passport showing the entry and exit stamp showing my last visit to India in February, 06, copy of boarding passes and the itenarary. That was it. Your stuff should be ok but the more, the better!!!

3: We never called anyone but, I emailed the Embassy and got prompt replies.

4: Yes, it is for real! Not just real, VERY IMPORTANT! Your wife has to deposit all the docs with the VFS office atleast two weeks before the interview date. It is very painless as long as you have all your ducks in a row! Failure to deposit the documents in time can result in a reschedule of the interview date.

5: My Fiance is still waiting for her passport. It is going to come by courier (Not mail). They always return the passport later through courier. Even if your wife lives in a remote area she should not have any problems because it is delivered via private courier and not through the shitty Indian postal system.

Hope this helps you.

Thanks,

Vishrit

wish u all the luck..

Hi everyone,
Hope i can join the group, my fiancee is going through Mumbai---K1----in NVC. anyone going through mumbai i would love to chat about what to expect. what is this form i was reading about that states that your passport is valid...my finacee's passport is about a year old already and they told me at the consulate that all i need is a police cert. from district post office and local police dept. good luck with all your journeys.

Pharmacist -- what is the status? Did your hubby make it through? Please let us know -- we are concerned!!!

Regards,
KP




Vishrit -- you da-man -- thanks for taking out the time to respond -- appreciate it.

Cheers,
KP




Awesome -- thanks man.
KP

honey did you get 221g? or 212? these are 2 diffrent things...

221g. is temp denial admin review
212 is DENIED.

Vishrit -- did your fiance get her passport back yet? How long is it taking for the passports to be sent over by courier?

Thanks,
KP

INTERVIEW DATE 9/11/2006..WOOOOOOOOO...GOSH NOT THAT DAY 9/11

Awesome man!!!! Get the tickets put in the system...

KP

Okay we're getting ready for our interview and getting everything together...anyone know what is included on packet 3(Mumbai)? reason i ask is i want to send it early cause the mail system is terrible where she is. can someone exlpain about this whole VFS office? i ready about it online and wasn't sure if applicants of K-1 have to do that? if so do we send it or in person? and how much do we have to pay including everything and to whom?

It seems that Mumbai embassy does not require it -- it wants you to bring the documents with you. Check out:

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/k_visas.html#amc1

However, New Delhi embassy requires it. Point your browser to

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/k_visas.html

This has all the information on K-1. Don't send anything to the embassy until the correct time. Just to be on the sure side, you could probably call the mumbai embassy...

Good Luck,
KP

~~~~~~~ Hi everyone ~~~~~~~~~~

how is everyone doing? please post share some good news, vent, share whats on your mind.
this thead is for you. please post- dont be shy..

babybunny my wifes interview date is 9/11.thats is so not happening,caus we r postponing the interview..what do u say.

Sudhir, hope you are kidding about postponing the interview. They sent my wife a packer 3 (three) with a DS230 Part I to send back (yes, for a K3 visa).

I don't know -- someone is screwed-up at the New Delhi consulate.

KP

Any word from pharmacist? Was wondering what happened at the interview.

Her hubby for her visa denied (well, I think it's in AR). Poor thing -- she posted a long thread in the K3 forum (something titled "I have already cried too much" or something to that effect).

KP

hi,i know its not been a pleasent experience for u,with chennai embassy,but do keep in touch with us here at vj.

why? coz, of a date? man.. maybe it would be your lucky day.. people wont stop flying this day.